International distribution and production company Rooftop Film & TV, together with Zoomsport and Erik Barmack’s new production company Wild Sheep Content have joined forces to co-produce two football skewed docuseries The Agent (6 x 30’) and Ronaldo, el presidente (6 x 30’). Developed and created by Zoomsport, both series will be distributed internationally by Rooftop Film & TV. The Agent is a six-part sport and reality series where viewers get a window into the life of one of football’s … [Read more...] about Rooftop Film & TV co-produces docuseries with Zoomsport and Wild Sheep Content
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Disney Channel Korea acquires Media I.M.’S Sunny Bunnies
Media I.M. Incorporated, the London-based content distribution company that specialises in premium animation and family entertainment, has announced that its flagship series, Sunny Bunnies, has been acquired by Disney Channel Korea. Disney Junior and the Disney Channel will air the show in blocks every week day, with Disney Junior also committing to the weekend slots. Media I.M. has also appointed Asiana Licensing to manage L&M rights for the show in the territory. To … [Read more...] about Disney Channel Korea acquires Media I.M.’S Sunny Bunnies
Studio 100 announces new deal with MTVA
Studio 100 Media is pleased to announce a new volume deal with Hungarian public broadcaster MTVA. The channel has secured exclusive FTA rights for more than 200 half hours of programming, a total of 390 episodes of premium kids’ content from the Company’s extensive library. The deal sees the highly successful global animation brands Heidi (Seasons I & II, 65 x 22’), Wissper (Seasons I & II, 104 x 7’), The Wild Adventures of Blinky Bill (52 x 12’) , Nils Holgersson (52 x 13’), … [Read more...] about Studio 100 announces new deal with MTVA
Gwen Stefani to be honored as fashion icon recipient at E! People’s Choice Awards
E! announced that multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Gwen Stefani will receive the E! People’s Choice Awards Fashion Icon Award at this year’s telecast. The three-time Grammy Award winner and four-time coach on NBC’s hit musical competition series The Voice has seamlessly translated her magnetic style into a series of successful lifestyle brands for all ages, including her fashion line L.A.M.B., its sister label Harajuku Lovers, her eyewear line gx by Gwen Stefani and the … [Read more...] about Gwen Stefani to be honored as fashion icon recipient at E! People’s Choice Awards
Cohesity appoints Sheena Chin as Managing Director of Sales for ASEAN
Cohesity announced the appointment of Sheena Chin as the managing director of sales for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to continue the company’s rapid growth in the region. Chin will be responsible for driving go-to-market strategy and execution for the ASEAN region, working with channel partners, systems engineering, operations, and marketing teams. Chin brings years of data management expertise to Cohesity. She joins Cohesity from Veritas, where she served as the … [Read more...] about Cohesity appoints Sheena Chin as Managing Director of Sales for ASEAN
Fremantle partners with Hulu for Baghdad Central
Fremantle announced a new deal with Hulu to bring Baghdad Central to the U.S. Produced by Fremantle’s UK drama label Euston Films, the six-part drama was written and created by BAFTA-nominated writer Stephen Butchard (The Last Kingdom, House of Saddam) based on the novel by Elliott Colla. Baghdad Central will launch on Channel 4 in the UK and stream on Hulu in 2020. Baghdad Central joins Hulu’s slate of compelling international content debuting in the U.S. including Das Boot, This Way Up and … [Read more...] about Fremantle partners with Hulu for Baghdad Central